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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.75, 2,805.20 and 774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.75, 2,805.20 and 774.18 is: 1,161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.75 : 2,805.20 = 774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.75/2,805.20 = 774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.75x = 2,805.20 × 774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.75x = 2,171,725.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,725.87/1,869.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.51

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